Easter Chocolate Dipped PeepsI took Marshmallow Peeps, melted a bag of chocolate chip in a double boiler then dipped the lower half of each Peep in the chocolate and arranged them on a tray! My grandchildren will love them. Now this was easy and fun.
Mini Doughnut SnowmenThese cute little snowmen are super quick to make and would be a great treat for a party.
Thanksgiving Leftover BowlWondering what to do with all the leftovers from your Thanksgiving feast? This is a real family favorite, kind of a home version of KFC's mashed potato bowls.
Fourth Of July Apple PieOn the 4th, a friend brought over this Apple Pie, hot from the oven. How special for us. We had no plans for the 4th holiday as everyone was here for Memorial Day.
Colorful Deviled Eggs For EasterOne of my favorite recipes to make on Easter is Deviled Easter Eggs. You boil your eggs and peel them. Make up your egg colors like you are dying eggs and dip your boiled, peeled eggs in the dye.
Rice Krispy EggsOn Easter, I take a plastic eggs, spray with oil, then fill with Rice Krispy treats. When set, I unmold them. Some of them, I fill by putting a hole with my thumb in the middle, filling with candy, then finishing with the other side. Kids love them.
Make Your Own Seasoned Bread for StuffingWith the high price of seasoned bread for stuffing ($2.50 on sale), try making your own. Bake a basic white loaf of bread in bread machine, but add 2 Tbsp. sage and 1 Tbsp. onion flakes or powder.
Rice Krispy Treat NestsEveryone loves Rice Krispy treats. Our theme this month was birds. So for our dessert hour, I made Rice Krispy treats and put them into a cupcake pan, forming them to look like birds nests.
Colored Peeled Eggs for EasterOnce your Easter eggs are peeled you lose that pretty color, why not color the eggs after they are peeled and take that color to the dinner table for all to enjoy. I use food coloring so I know it is safe to consume.
Leftover Turkey IdeasOf course you should use the turkey carcass to make turkey broth for future use but here are some more ideas using your own favorite year round standard recipes, simply by substituting the beef, pork, chicken and even tuna with leftover turkey.
Leftover Cranberry Sauce with OatmealIf you have leftover cranberry sauce, mix it in your oatmeal for a yummy breakfast! You can add raisins too. Just put in a dollop of cranberry sauce before you cook the oatmeal and stir it together when it's done.
Turkey Breakfast HashFor turkey leftovers, make a breakfast hash. Pan fry your leftover mashed potatoes in butter (or if you have whole potatoes, slice thin or dice small.) In a separate pan, saute sliced onions, peppers, mushrooms, whatever you have on hand.
Sparkling Cranberry JuiceHere's a nice beverage for holiday meals and easy to make. All you do is add two ounces of plain sparkling water for each 8 ounces of cranberry juice. Serve in wine or champagne glasses over crushed ice for a pretty presentation.
Add Pumpkin to Turkey SoupIf you are planning on making soup with leftover turkey this Thanksgiving, here's a tip for adding a little extra nutrition for your family.
Using Leftover Turkey in Green Bean CasseroleTo use up every bit of your turkey, put it in your green bean casserole! I freeze the leftover turkey, both cut up and those bits left on the bone, wait a week after Thanksgiving, and make a new casserole with the turkey in it!
Thanksgiving PizzaLeft overs from Thanksgiving? Make Thanksgiving Pizza.
Season Holiday Cooking With Fresh HerbsIf you're looking to enliven your holiday staples, skip the recipe overhaul and think minor tweaks with greenery.
Thanksgiving CupcakesMy daughter made these cupcakes for Thanksgiving. Took a long time but it was worth it. Tip: color only a small amount of icing at a time.
Season Your Turkey Before You Roast ItIf you have time, try seasoning your turkey and then returning it to the fridge for 2 or 3 hours before beginning to roast it...
Preparing an Unstuffed TurkeyFor those of you that's like me and don't like a stuffed turkey, here's a easy recipe for cooking an unstuffed turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner...
Yuletide LogsOn Christmas, put them on fire and watch them as they put out the most beautiful, lasting glow.
Frugal Turkey EnchiladasI decided to use up the last of a turkey that I had in the freezer by making enchiladas. I was appalled to find that the enchilada sauce was well over $2.50 a can.
Easy Easter DessertMake any kind of cupcakes and frost as desired. Put some coconut in a baggie with a few drops of green food coloring, zip the bag and squish it around until the coconut turns green.
Low Calorie Treats for Valentine's DayHaving trouble finding a low calorie treat for your slightly overweight significant other? Make a cake out of no-fat chocolate whipped cream topped with a heart of luscious red strawberries!
Rice Krispy Treat KissesA cute valentine dessert is to make Krispy Rice Kisses. Make the cereal and marshmallow treats as usual but form them in a funnel to shape them like candy kisses. Wrap in foil and add a love message. This is great idea for class parties.
Pink Milk On Valentine's DayWhen my kids were little I'd buy mix the Nestle's Quik Strawberry mix into the milk for their cereal then put it in a little pitcher. It would make the milk a nice pink color and be a nice surprise for Valentine's Day morning.
Making Turkey GravyNo last minute fixing the gravy if you are cooking a whole turkey. Make stock from turkey necks and giblets, then use the Tone's Turkey Gravy Mix, restaurant size container purchased at Sam's Club, use the turkey stock instead of water.
Quick Holiday TreatsIf you really hate to bake, try dipping Oreos, pretzels, or dried apricots in melted chocolate to have some "homemade" holiday treats.
Saving Holiday Bird Broth - Freezing Turkey BrothThe holiday bird always left me with plenty of leftover broth. I use the dixie drink cups, little kid size, to save it in smaller batches. I fill the cups, cover and sit them on a cookie sheet in the freezer till frozen.
Using up Leftover StuffingSlice leftover stuffing and warm on stove or microwave. Serve fried eggs over it (or next to it) for breakfast or a quick lunch or dinner. Can also be served next to scrambled eggs.
Cathy
Cranberry BuyingBuy cranberries early in the season and put them straight into the freezer. The closer you get to the holidays the more expensive they get. Frozen cranberries can be used just like fresh in all recipes.
By Linda
Mummies MixMix all ingredients together and serve in a trick or treat bucket. Be creative and add anything that sounds good!